Ottolenghi food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kensington and Chelsea
Ottolenghi holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Ottolenghi was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 261 Pavilion Road, London, SW1X 0BP
How it compares in Kensington and Chelsea
In Kensington and Chelsea, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Ottolenghi sits behind roughly 1,609 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,609 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 9% | ← Ottolenghi | |
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 168 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Ottolenghi none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ottolenghi, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Catering School/college/university | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| 2 Chesham Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| A Moore & Co Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| 1Rebel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| 50 Ways Caviar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Abc Kitchens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Accent Catering @Francis Holland Prep School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| 1Rebel Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about Ottolenghi
What is Ottolenghi's food hygiene rating?
Ottolenghi has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kensington and Chelsea Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Ottolenghi safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ottolenghi last inspected?
Ottolenghi was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kensington and Chelsea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ottolenghi?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ottolenghi compare to other places in Kensington and Chelsea?
88% of the 1,834 rated food businesses in Kensington and Chelsea hold the top rating of 5, while Ottolenghi holds a 4. 158 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kensington and Chelsea Council inspects Ottolenghi and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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